Jan
8
to Apr 30
May
3
to May 4
Annual Spring Plant Sale - Week 1
Wagner Farm Arboretum’s annual Spring Plant Sale will be held at the arboretum in Warren on Friday May 3rd and Saturday May 4th from 9 am - 5 pm. Annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, vegetables and herbs will be available for purchase.
On-site parking is plentiful. Experienced gardeners will be staffing the sale and available to answer your gardening questions, assist you with your purchases and help load your car. We invite you to visit the WFA greenhouse and the new Senior Garden with raised beds for those 70+ or with mobility issues.
The arboretum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all proceeds from the plant sale will benefit the arboretum’s programs. The arboretum accepts cash, checks, credit cards, PayPal and Zelle as payment. See you there!
May
10
to May 11
Annual Spring Plant Sale - Week 2
Wagner Farm Arboretum’s annual Spring Plant Sale will be held at the arboretum in Warren on Friday May 3rd and Saturday May 4th from 9 am - 5 pm. Annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, vegetables and herbs will be available for purchase.
On-site parking is plentiful. Experienced gardeners will be staffing the sale and available to answer your gardening questions, assist you with your purchases and help load your car. We invite you to visit the WFA greenhouse and the new Senior Garden with raised beds for those 70+ or with mobility issues.
The arboretum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all proceeds from the plant sale will benefit the arboretum’s programs. The arboretum accepts cash, checks, credit cards, PayPal and Zelle as payment. See you there!
Apr
13
1:00 PM13:00
Community Gardener Orientation Meeting - For NEW Gardeners
This meeting is only for those who are members of the Wagner Farm Arboretum and are either new and/or inexperienced Community Gardeners.
The Community Garden will be holding a 2024 COMMUNITY GARDENER ORIENTATION MEETING for those who are new to the WFA Community Garden on Saturday April 13, 2024 at 1 pm. The location will be in the garden gazebo or in the greenhouse (if inclement weather). Bring a folding chair if you like.
Mar
24
1:00 PM13:00
LOCATION CHANGE - Community Gardener Orientation Meeting - For Returning Gardeners
This meeting is only for those who are members of the Wagner Farm Arboretum and are experienced Community Gardeners.
The Community Garden will be holding a 2024 COMMUNITY GARDENER ORIENTATION MEETING for returning gardeners on Sunday March 24, 2024. If the weather is wet, the meeting will be in the arboretum office. If the weather is sunny, the meeting will be held in the garden gazebo as originally planned.
Note that there will be a separate NEW GARDENER ORIENTATION MEETING on Saturday April 13, 2024.
Nov
18
8:00 AM08:00
2nd Annual WFA Thanksgiving Food Drive
The Wagner Farm Arboretum’s Giving Garden will be holding its 2nd annual Thanksgiving Food Donation Drive on Saturday 11/18, from 8 am until 12 noon outside the arboretum’s main office building. Items requested are frozen turkeys canned cranberry sauce, stuffing mix, canned vegetables, biscuit mixes, cake/cookie mixes, and any other non-perishable food item that would contribute to a family’s Thanksgiving dinner.
This year’s donations will go to a local Warren organization…the Mission Baptist Church.
Oct
27
6:45 PM18:45
Astronomy Program at WFA
This event has been rescheduled to Friday October 27th. Finally, it appears there will be warmer weather and expected clear skies for viewing.
Join us for WFA’s first Astronomy Program on Friday evening October 27, 2023 at 7 pm. Please arrive by 6:45 pm. Attendees are limited to 65 adults (children under 18 aren’t counted).
Bill Funcheon of The NJ Astronomical Association (NJAA) and several of his associates will discuss the night sky and events currently taking place. Participants will be able to view the sky via professional telescopes and interact with the astronomers after the program completes.
Because this program requires a dark environment, there are certain rules attendees must follow. Click LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM below.
Registration opens on Friday 10/6 at 2 pm.
Sep
16
4:00 PM16:00
WFA Gardeners Annual Pot Luck Dinner
Wagner Farm Community Gardeners annual pot luck dinner.
May
12
to May 13
Annual Spring Plant Sale - Week 2
Wagner Farm Arboretum’s annual Spring Plant Sale will be held at the arboretum in Warren on Friday May 12th and Saturday May 13th from 9 am - 5 pm. Available for purchase will be annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, vegetables and herbs. Our sale flyer will be available prior to the sale.
Plenty of on-site parking is available and there will be experienced gardeners available to answer your gardening questions and to assist you with your purchases. We invite you to visit the new WFA greenhouse and the in-progress Senior Garden that will have raised beds for those with mobility issues.
The arboretum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all proceeds from the plant sale will benefit the arboretum’s programs. The arboretum accept cash, checks, credit cards, PayPal and Zelle as payment. See you there!
May
5
to May 6
Annual Spring Plant Sale - Week 1
Wagner Farm Arboretum’s annual Spring Plant Sale will be held at the arboretum in Warren on Friday May 5th and Saturday May 6th from 9 am - 5 pm. Available for purchase will be annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, vegetables and herbs. Our sale flyer will be available prior to the sale.
Plenty of on-site parking is available and there will be experienced gardeners available to answer your gardening questions and to assist you with your purchases. We invite you to visit the new WFA greenhouse and the in-progress Senior Garden that will have raised beds for those with mobility issues.
The arboretum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all proceeds from the plant sale will benefit the arboretum’s programs. The arboretum accept cash, checks, credit cards, PayPal and Zelle as payment. See you there!
Apr
11
6:30 PM18:30
WFA Gardening Presentation
Phyllis Lindquist, the WFA Community Garden manager, will be presenting “How Is Your Garden Growing”, an interactive lecture/program that will cover all aspects of vegetable gardening. Come join her at the Warren Public Library and have your gardening questions answered!
Mar
19
1:00 PM13:00
2023 Community Garden Orientation - RESCHEDULED TO 3/26/23
The Garden Manager will hold the new gardener orientation meeting on Sunday 3/26/23 from 1 pm until 2 pm (approximately) in the WFA Community Garden.
This meeting is required for Community Gardeners and Senior Gardeners new to WFA in 2023, and is optional for legacy gardeners.
Feb
28
12:00 PM12:00
2023 Gardener Forms and Payment Due
All 2022 gardeners who are returning for the 2023 season should submit their completed forms and required payment to the office by 2/28/2023. Remember that a completed and signed 2023 Release and Waiver form must be submitted for any person who will be working in your garden.
Nov
27
4:00 PM16:00
Oct
27
to Oct 29
BRITE NITES - Week 3
ANY BRITE NITES EVENT CANCELLATION DURING THIS THIRD WEEK WILL BE POSTED HERE BY 3 PM ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT.
It’s baaaack… Returning for the 11th time is Wagner Farm Arboretum’s spectacular Halloween-themed “Brite Nites” evening event, showcasing an elaborate display of intricately & creatively hand-carved and LED lighted pumpkins. Updated displays and new installations will be added in 2022.
NOTE THIS CHANGE IN EVENT FORMAT::
BRITE NITES WILL BE A DRIVE-THRU FORMAT ON THURSDAY 10/27 AND REQUIRES TIMED-ENTRY TICKETS. BRITE NITES WILL BE A WALK-THRU FORMAT ON FRIDAY 10/28 & SATURDAY 10/29 AND WILL REQUIRE GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS (NOT TIMED-ENTRY).
DRIVE-THRU EVENT INFORMATION
Drive-Thru Dates: Thursdays only - Oct 13, 20 & 27
Drive-Thru Timing: Timed entry tickets begin at 6:30 pm and are issued at 15 minute intervals until 9:00 pm. Event closes promptly at 10 pm.
Drive-Thru Tickets: Tickets are available beginning in mid-September on WFAFNJ.ORG. No discounts are available. Ticket price is dependent upon your vehicle and number of passengers:
$35 for passenger cars/SUVs with less than or equal to 7 attendees
50 for any type of small bus or large SUV/van with more than 7 attendees
WALK-THRU EVENT INFORMATION
Walk-Thru Dates: Fridays & Saturdays only - Oct 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 & 29.
Walk-Thru Timing: Tickets are for general entry and are NOT timed. Entry begins at 6:30 pm and last entry will be at 9:00 pm. Event closes promptly at 10 pm. Keep in mind that when people can choose their own time to arrive, certain periods will be more crowded than others.
Walk-Thru Tickets: Tickets are available beginning in mid-September on WFAFNJ.ORG. No discounts are available. Ticket prices remain at their 2019 level:
$15 for those 13 - 61
$10 for children 5 -12 and seniors 62+
Children under 5 are free
Parking is free.
Photo Op spots will be available for children and adults, so children attending the walk-thru are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes.
Hot chocolate, water and a limited selection of snack food will be available for purchase. No food trucks will be on site.
RAIN DATE INFORMATION
“Rained out” means the event was canceled by WFA because heavy rain or other adverse weather conditions made the electrical connections and the path dangerous and/or impassable for both volunteers and attendees.
Drive-Thru Rain Dates:
If the event is rained out on 10/13, you may attend on remaining drive-thru dates of 10/20 or 10/27.
If the event is rained out on 10/20, you may attend on remaining drive-thru date of 10/27.
If the event is rained out on 10/27. a TBD rain date will be added (unknown at this time).
Walk-Thru Rain Dates:
Sundays are reserved as walk-thru rain dates, but they might not always be needed.
If the event is rained out on 10/14 or 10/15, you may attend on a rain date of Sunday 10/16, or any other remaining walk-thru date.
If the event is rained out on 10/21 or 10/22, you may attend on a rain date of 10/23 or any other remaining walk-thru date.
If the event is rained out on 10/28 or 10/29, a TBD rain date will be added (unknown at this time).
WEATHER INFORMATION
This is a weather dependent event. In the event of showers or light rain, the event is expected to go ahead but will be dependent on the condition of the paths and fields. Heavier rain or winds may force cancellation.. In the event of extreme weather or cancellation for other reasons, a message will be posted on the WFA website by 3:15 pm on the day of the event. Your tickets for that night can be used for any otherr remaining evening following the guidelines in the RAIN DATE INFORMATION section, but NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED. If you cannot attend on a designated rain date, please email administrator@wfafnj.org and ask for a tax-deductible donation letter.
REFUND AND EXCHANGE POLICY
NO REFUNDS will be given as this is a fundraising event for a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Options for unused tickets include: (1) An unused drive-thru ticket can be used on any remaining drive-thru event date, and an unused walk-thru ticket can be used on any remaining walk-thru event date or (2) The unused ticket can be used on any rain date, as long as the format of the rain date (drive-thru or walk-thru) matches the type of ticket you hold or (3) An unused ticket can be considered a tax-deductible donation for the value printed on the ticket.
Tickets are transferable to another person for the date and session time (if applicable) printed on the ticket. Requests for ticket corrections must be made prior to your ticketed event via email to administrator@wfafnj.org or call 908-350-7383.
THIS EVENT STAGING IS SUBJECT TO NJ AND LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT GUIDELINES.
Oct
20
to Oct 22
BRITE NITES - Week 2
ANY BRITE NITES EVENT CANCELLATION DURING THIS SECOND WEEK WILL BE POSTED HERE BY 3 PM ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT.
It’s baaaack… Returning for the 11th time is Wagner Farm Arboretum’s spectacular Halloween-themed “Brite Nites” evening event, showcasing an elaborate display of intricately & creatively hand-carved and LED lighted pumpkins. Updated displays and new installations will be added in 2022.
NOTE THIS CHANGE IN EVENT FORMAT::
BRITE NITES WILL BE A DRIVE-THRU FORMAT ON THURSDAY 10/20 AND REQUIRES TIMED-ENTRY TICKETS. BRITE NITES WILL BE A WALK-THRU FORMAT ON FRIDAY 10/21 & SATURDAY 10/22 AND WILL REQUIRE GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS (NOT TIMED-ENTRY).
DRIVE-THRU EVENT INFORMATION
Drive-Thru Dates: Thursdays only - Oct 13, 20 & 27
Drive-Thru Timing: Timed entry tickets begin at 6:30 pm and are issued at 15 minute intervals until 9:00 pm. Event closes promptly at 10 pm.
Drive-Thru Tickets: Tickets are available beginning in mid-September on WFAFNJ.ORG. No discounts are available. Ticket price is dependent upon your vehicle and number of passengers:
$35 for passenger cars/SUVs with less than or equal to 7 attendees
50 for any type of small bus or large SUV/van with more than 7 attendees
WALK-THRU EVENT INFORMATION
Walk-Thru Dates: Fridays & Saturdays only - Oct 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 & 29.
Walk-Thru Timing: Tickets are for general entry and are NOT timed. Entry begins at 6:30 pm and last entry will be at 9:00 pm. Event closes promptly at 10 pm. Keep in mind that when people can choose their own time to arrive, certain periods will be more crowded than others.
Walk-Thru Tickets: Tickets are available beginning in mid-September on WFAFNJ.ORG. No discounts are available. Ticket prices remain at their 2019 level:
$15 for those 13 - 61
$10 for children 5 -12 and seniors 62+
Children under 5 are free
Parking is free.
Photo Op spots will be available for children and adults, so children attending the walk-thru are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes.
Hot chocolate, water and a limited selection of snack food will be available for purchase. No food trucks will be on site.
RAIN DATE INFORMATION
“Rained out” means the event was canceled by WFA because heavy rain or other adverse weather conditions made the electrical connections and the path dangerous and/or impassable for both volunteers and attendees.
Drive-Thru Rain Dates:
If the event is rained out on 10/13, you may attend on remaining drive-thru dates of 10/20 or 10/27.
If the event is rained out on 10/20, you may attend on remaining drive-thru date of 10/27.
If the event is rained out on 10/27, a TBD rain date will be added (unknown at this time).
Walk-Thru Rain Dates:
Sundays are reserved as walk-thru rain dates, but they might not always be needed.
If the event is rained out on 10/14 or 10/15, you may attend on a rain date of Sunday 10/16, or any other remaining walk-thru date.
If the event is rained out on 10/21 or 10/22, you may attend on a rain date of 10/23 or any other remaining walk-thru date.
If the event is rained out on 10/28 or 10/29, a TBD rain date will be added (unknown at this time).
WEATHER INFORMATION
This is a weather dependent event. In the event of showers or light rain, the event is expected to go ahead but will be dependent on the condition of the paths and fields. Heavier rain or winds may force cancellation.. In the event of extreme weather or cancellation for other reasons, a message will be posted on the WFA website by 3:15 pm on the day of the event. Your tickets for that night can be used for any otherr remaining evening following the guidelines in the RAIN DATE INFORMATION section, but NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED. If you cannot attend on a designated rain date, please email administrator@wfafnj.org and ask for a tax-deductible donation letter.
REFUND AND EXCHANGE POLICY
NO REFUNDS will be given as this is a fundraising event for a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Options for unused tickets include: (1) An unused drive-thru ticket can be used on any remaining drive-thru event date, and an unused walk-thru ticket can be used on any remaining walk-thru event date or (2) The unused ticket can be used on any rain date, as long as the format of the rain date (drive-thru or walk-thru) matches the type of ticket you hold or (3) An unused ticket can be considered a tax-deductible donation for the value printed on the ticket.
Tickets are transferable to another person for the date and session time (if applicable) printed on the ticket. Requests for ticket corrections must be made prior to your ticketed event via email to administrator@wfafnj.org or call 908-350-7383.
THIS EVENT STAGING IS SUBJECT TO NJ AND LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT GUIDELINES.
Oct
13
to Oct 15
BRITE NITES - Week 1
ANY BRITE NITES EVENT CANCELLATION DURING THIS FIRST WEEK WILL BE POSTED HERE BY 3 PM ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT.
It’s baaaack… Returning for the 11th time is Wagner Farm Arboretum’s spectacular Halloween-themed “Brite Nites” evening event, showcasing an elaborate display of intricately & creatively hand-carved and LED lighted pumpkins. Updated displays and new installations will be added in 2022.
NOTE THIS CHANGE IN EVENT FORMAT::
BRITE NITES WILL BE A DRIVE-THRU FORMAT ON THURSDAY 10/13 AND REQUIRES TIMED-ENTRY TICKETS. BRITE NITES WILL BE A WALK-THRU FORMAT ON FRIDAY 10/14 & SATURDAY 10/15 AND WILL REQUIRE GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS (NOT TIMED-ENTRY).
DRIVE-THRU EVENT INFORMATION
Drive-Thru Dates: Thursdays only - Oct 13, 20 & 27
Drive-Thru Timing: Timed entry tickets begin at 6:30 pm and are issued at 15 minute intervals until 9:00 pm. Event closes promptly at 10 pm.
Drive-Thru Tickets: Tickets are available beginning in mid-September on WFAFNJ.ORG. No discounts are available. Ticket price is dependent upon your vehicle and number of passengers:
$35 for passenger cars/SUVs with less than or equal to 7 attendees
50 for any type of small bus or large SUV/van with more than 7 attendees
WALK-THRU EVENT INFORMATION
Walk-Thru Dates: Fridays & Saturdays only - Oct 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 & 29.
Walk-Thru Timing: Tickets are for general entry and are NOT timed. Entry begins at 6:30 pm and last entry will be at 9:00 pm. Event closes promptly at 10 pm. Keep in mind that when people can choose their own time to arrive, certain periods will be more crowded than others.
Walk-Thru Tickets: Tickets are available beginning in mid-September on WFAFNJ.ORG. No discounts are available. Ticket prices remain at their 2019 level:
$15 for those 13 - 61
$10 for children 5 -12 and seniors 62+
Children under 5 are free
Parking is free.
Photo Op spots will be available for children and adults, so children attending the walk-thru are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes.
Hot chocolate, water and a limited selection of snack food will be available for purchase. No food trucks will be on site.
RAIN DATE INFORMATION
“Rained out” means the event was canceled by WFA because heavy rain or other adverse weather conditions made the electrical connections and the path dangerous and/or impassable for both volunteers and attendees.
Drive-Thru Rain Dates:
If the event is rained out on 10/13, you may attend on remaining drive-thru dates of 10/20 or 10/27.
If the event is rained out on 10/20, you may attend on remaining drive-thru date of 10/27.
If the event is rained out on 10/27, a TBD rain date will be added (unknown at this time).
Walk-Thru Rain Dates:
Sundays are reserved as walk-thru rain dates, but they might not always be needed.
If the event is rained out on 10/14 or 10/15, you may attend on a rain date of Sunday 10/16, or any other remaining walk-thru date.
If the event is rained out on 10/21 or 10/22, you may attend on a rain date of 10/23 or any other remaining walk-thru date.
If the event is rained out on 10/28 or 10/29, a TBD rain date will be added (unknown at this time).
WEATHER INFORMATION
This is a weather dependent event. In the event of showers or light rain, the event is expected to go ahead but will be dependent on the condition of the paths and fields. Heavier rain or winds may force cancellation.. In the event of extreme weather or cancellation for other reasons, a message will be posted on the WFA website by 3:15 pm on the day of the event. Your tickets for that night can be used for any otherr remaining evening following the guidelines in the RAIN DATE INFORMATION section, but NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED. If you cannot attend on a designated rain date, please email administrator@wfafnj.org and ask for a tax-deductible donation letter.
REFUND AND EXCHANGE POLICY
NO REFUNDS will be given as this is a fundraising event for a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Options for unused tickets include: (1) An unused drive-thru ticket can be used on any remaining drive-thru event date, and an unused walk-thru ticket can be used on any remaining walk-thru event date or (2) The unused ticket can be used on any rain date, as long as the format of the rain date (drive-thru or walk-thru) matches the type of ticket you hold or (3) An unused ticket can be considered a tax-deductible donation for the value printed on the ticket.
Tickets are transferable to another person for the date and session time (if applicable) printed on the ticket. Requests for ticket corrections must be made prior to your ticketed event via email to administrator@wfafnj.org or call 908-350-7383.
THIS EVENT STAGING IS SUBJECT TO NJ AND LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT GUIDELINES.
Sep
17
4:00 PM16:00
Community Garden Pot Luck Picnic
The Community Gardeners pot luck picnic will be from 4 pm to 6 pm. Details will be announced as we get closer to the date. If you believe you have missed the notifications, please contact the Garden Managers. RAIN DATE WILL BE SUNDAY 9/18.
Aug
20
9:30 AM09:30
World Honey Bee Day Event
Join us in the WFA Children’s Garden for a celebration of World Honey Bee Day on Saturday August 20, 2022 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Events for children include stories about bees, honey, Winnie the Pooh, a story walk, arts & crafts and coloring activities. BEE THERE!
Jun
25
10:00 AM10:00
Children's Event Saturday 6/25/2022
Who doesn't love The Very Hungry Caterpillar or The Very Busy Spider?
.Join us at Wagner Farm Arboretum from 10 am - 12 noon on 6/25/2022, the birthday of children's book author Eric Carle. We'll be celebrating Warren's newest Little Free Library installation outside our WFA office with a short dedication ceremony followed by things to do for the little ones in our beautiful Children's Garden. Activities include storytime, with the reading of 3 Eric Carle books, and art projects for the kids. Parents and their children can enjoy and explore the garden and see and play the outdoor musical instruments. Free to all.
May
30
8:00 PM20:00
May
13
to May 14
Annual Spring Plant Sale - Week 2
Wagner Farm Arboretum’s annual Spring Plant Sale will be held at the arboretum in Warren on Friday May 6th and Saturday May 7th from 9 am - 5 pm. Available for purchase will be annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, vegetables and herbs. Click HERE to see our sale flyer.
Plenty of on-site parking is available and there will be experienced gardeners available to answer your gardening questions and to assist you if needed. We invite you to visit the new WFA greenhouse and the in-progress Senior Garden that will have raised beds for those with mobility issues.
The arboretum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all proceeds from the plant sale will benefit the arboretum’s programs. The arboretum accept cash, checks, credit cards, PayPal and Zelle as payment. See you there!
May
6
to May 7
Annual Spring Plant Sale - Week 1
Wagner Farm Arboretum’s annual Spring Plant Sale will be held at the arboretum in Warren on Friday May 6th and Saturday May 7th from 9 am - 5 pm. Available for purchase will be annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, vegetables and herbs. Click HERE to see our sale flyer.
Plenty of on-site parking is available and there will be experienced gardeners available to answer your gardening questions and to assist you if needed. We invite you to visit the new WFA greenhouse and the in-progress Senior Garden that will have raised beds for those with mobility issues.
The arboretum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all proceeds from the plant sale will benefit the arboretum’s programs. The arboretum accept cash, checks, credit cards, PayPal and Zelle as payment. See you there!
Nov
28
4:00 PM16:00
Oct
28
to Oct 30
BRITE NITES - Week 4
BRITE NITES is CANCELLED FOR FRIDAY 10/29 AND SATURDAY 10/30 DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS WHICH CAN RESULT IN WET ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS IN THE FIELDS.
TO MAKE UP FOR THE CANCELLATIONS, BRITE NITES WILL BE OPEN SUNDAY 10/31, WEATHER PERMITTING, FROM 6:30 PM UNTIL 8 PM. WE WILL ALSO BE OPEN ON FRIDAY 11/6 AND SATURDAY 11/7 FROM 6:30 PM UNTIL 9:30 PM. ALL UNUSED TICKETS CAN BE USED ON ANY OF THESE DAYS AND AT ANY TIME.
WE ARE SORRY FOR THE CANCELLATIONS BUT WE ARE A WEATHER DRIVEN EVENT AND THE SAFETY OF OUR VOLUNTEERS AND CUSTOMERS IS PARAMOUNT.
DUE TO COVID-19 AND ONGOING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, BRITE NITES WILL BE IN A DRIVE-THRU FORMAT FOR 2021. THE EVENT IS SUBJECT TO NJ AND LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT GUIDELINES.
It’s coming back… Returning for the 10th time is Wagner Farm Arboretum’s spectacular Halloween-themed “Brite Nites” event, showcasing an elaborate display of intricately & creatively hand-carved and LED lighted pumpkins. Additional displays and themes will be added in 2021.
Tickets must be purchased online and in advance. Viewing sessions will be in 15 minute intervals, beginning at 6:45 pm and ending at 9:45 pm; the gates will close at 10 pm.
Oct
21
to Oct 23
BRITE NITES - Week 3
Any Brite Nites event cancellation will be posted here by 3 pm the day of the event.
DUE TO COVID-19 AND ONGOING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, BRITE NITES WILL BE IN A DRIVE-THRU FORMAT FOR 2021. THE EVENT IS SUBJECT TO NJ AND LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT GUIDELINES.
It’s coming back… Returning for the 10th time is Wagner Farm Arboretum’s spectacular Halloween-themed “Brite Nites” event, showcasing an elaborate display of intricately & creatively hand-carved and LED lighted pumpkins. Additional displays and themes will be added in 2021.
Tickets must be purchased online and in advance. Viewing sessions will be in 15 minute intervals, beginning at 6:45 pm and ending at 9:45 pm; the gates will close at 10 pm.
Oct
14
to Oct 16
BRITE NITES - Week 2
BRITE NITES WILL BE CANCELED ON SATURDAY 10/16 TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF OUR GUESTS. SUNDAY 10/17 WILL BE OUR RAIN DATE.
Any Brite Nites event cancellation will be posted here by 3 pm the day of the event.
DUE TO COVID-19 AND ONGOING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, BRITE NITES WILL BE IN A DRIVE-THRU FORMAT FOR 2021. THE EVENT IS SUBJECT TO NJ AND LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT GUIDELINES.
It’s coming back… Returning for the 10th time is Wagner Farm Arboretum’s spectacular Halloween-themed “Brite Nites” event, showcasing an elaborate display of intricately & creatively hand-carved and LED lighted pumpkins. Additional displays and themes will be added in 2021.
Tickets must be purchased online and in advance. Viewing sessions will be in 15 minute intervals, beginning at 6:45 pm and ending at 9:45 pm; the gates will close at 10 pm.
Oct
7
to Oct 9
BRITE NITES - Week 1
Any Brite Nites event cancellation will be posted here by 3 pm the day of the event.
DUE TO COVID-19 AND ONGOING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, BRITE NITES WILL BE IN A DRIVE-THRU FORMAT FOR 2021. THE EVENT IS SUBJECT TO NJ AND LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT GUIDELINES.
It’s coming back… Returning for the 10th time is Wagner Farm Arboretum’s spectacular Halloween-themed “Brite Nites” event, showcasing an elaborate display of intricately & creatively hand-carved and LED lighted pumpkins. Additional displays and themes will be added in 2021.
Tickets must be purchased online and in advance. Viewing sessions will be in 15 minute intervals, beginning at 6:45 pm and ending at 9:45 pm; the gates will close at 10 pm.
Sep
18
4:00 PM16:00
Community Garden Pot Luck Picnic
The Community Gardeners pot luck picnic will be from 4 pm to 6 pm. Details will be announced soon. If you believe you have missed the notifications, please contact the Garden Managers. RAIN DATE WILL BE SUNDAY 9/19.
Aug
1
10:00 AM10:00
Outdoor Musical Instruments Dedication Ceremony
The public is invited to the WFA Outdoor Musical Instrument Dedication Ceremony in The Children's Garden on Sunday August 1st from 10 am – 2 pm, with a rain date of Saturday August 7th. Made possible by a generous donation from the Kay Collier Foundation, the musical instruments were added to the WFA Children’s Garden in honor of Karen Manner’s 18 years of service to the Arboretum. Karen was a WFA Trustee for 16 years, most recently serving as President from 2017- 2020.
All are invited to attend and test the new multigenerational musical instruments in our “Musical Garden”, selected to provide people of all ages and abilities the opportunity to make music together in a healthy outdoor environment.
Tables will be available to provide information about Beekeeping (yes, there is a honey bee colony at WFA), the Community Garden, the Giving Garden, Arboretum membership, the WFA Brite Nites event and Geocaching (yes, there is a geocache at WFA). For those curious about the Community Garden, there will be a Community Garden tour led by the garden managers. Children attending will get an environmental scavenger hunt game card and a bird bingo card as an activity to do on their own. Some small outdoor games will be available for children to use, and a sprinker will be set up for cooling off from the August heat. Bring a blanket and join us on Sunday August 1st at 10 am!
May
30
8:00 PM20:00
May
7
to May 9
Annual Mother's Day Plant Sale
The 2021 Mother’s Day/Spring Plant Sale will be held at the arboretum in Warren on the Friday May 7th and Saturday May 8th from 9 am - 5 pm, and on Sunday May 9th from 1 pm - 5 pm. Plant sale inventory and quantities are below. The arboretum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all proceeds will benefit the arboretum’s programs. The location will be between the red silos and parking will be in the office parking lot and the Community Garden parking lot. There are plants for plant lovers….herbs, vegetables, annuals, perennials and hanging baskets. We accept cash, checks, credit cards and Zelle as payment. See you there!
Apr
24
1:00 PM13:00
RESCHEDULED Pruning Workshop
Two general pruning workshops will be held at the Arboretum’s main office on Saturday April 24th, WEATHER PERMITTING:
Session 1: 1 pm - 2 pm
Session 2: 2 pm - 3 pm
Both sessions will be limited to approximately 10 participants in order to follow COVID protocols. The sessions will be led by a Master Gardener. There is NO FEE for the class, but donations are welcome. This workshop is for adults only and early registration is required. Dress appropriately (you might get a bit dirty) and wear a mask. PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING THEIR OWN LARGE AND SMALL PRUNERS AND GARDEN GLOVES.